There occurred to be an open exhibit at an artwork museum within the metropolis middle, so Ye An had the housekeeper purchase tickets and persuaded the reluctant Xia Jin to go.

The lighting was clear and vivid, and the guests spoke in hushed whispers and walked with gentle footsteps. 

As Xia Jin appeared on the vibrant colours on the work towards the snow-white partitions, her expression progressively softened, and there was a youthful vigor in her gaze.

She stood in entrance of one of many work for some time. Ye An took a psychological be aware and requested quietly, “Do you want this one?”

Xia Jin gave a small nod. “The colour scheme is good.”

Ye An rotated and requested for the employees’s assist, however the employees member smiled solely politely and mentioned that the portray was going to be auctioned off. Subsequently, it wasn’t on the market in the interim.

Ye An needed to ask for extra particulars, however Xia Jin stopped her. “Neglect it, I wasn’t critical.”

Ye An might solely let it go.

After visiting the gallery, Xia Jin’s temper was evidently higher than earlier than. She knew that her actions wouldn’t change something, so she didn’t attempt to persuade Ye An to break up like yesterday.

Xia Jin had remained sturdy for many of her life and by no means bowed her head or confirmed any indicators of weak point. Up to now, she had decisively divorced Ye Yuan Nian because of their quarrels. Xia Jin by no means thought that she can be so simply persuaded when it got here time for her daughter’s marriage.

She glanced at Ye An, recalled the argument they’d yesterday and sighed. Had she actually made the fallacious selection then?

“Why isn’t he right here with you right this moment?”

Ye An was shocked upon listening to Xia Jin’s sudden query, however she then realized that she was asking about Xie Shuo. Ye An smiled, saying, “He initially needed to return however had work affairs to take care of. Additionally, his eyes make it extra inconvenient for him to return since somebody must handle him, so I instructed him to not come. He’s coming to dine with us tonight, although, and the restaurant has already been booked.”

After seeing the smile on her face, Xia Jin couldn’t assist however ask, “You actually like him?”

Ye An’s head damage. “Mother, are you able to not be so biased towards him? He was already in a tough interval in his life, and his eyes had been injured in a automotive accident. It wasn’t even his fault.” She paused earlier than including, “Additionally, he’s saved me earlier than.”

Xia Jin was stunned. “When did that occur?”

Ye An replied, “Don’t ask; you possibly can simply deal with this marriage as me repaying the favor. He actually is an efficient particular person…”

As she spoke, the worker abruptly stepped ahead from behind them and requested, “Madam, the place ought to this portray be delivered?”

Ye An turned to see a employees member behind them with a portray, the one which Xia Jin had taken a liking to earlier.

Ye An was puzzled. “Didn’t you say the portray wasn’t on the market earlier?”

The worker smiled and mentioned, “I contacted the particular person accountable for the exhibition, and we settled it.”

Ye An understood the state of affairs and turned to Xia Jin, saying, “Let’s simply ship it to your own home, so it’ll be extra handy for you.”

Xia Jin didn’t anticipate such a flip in occasions, and he or she had blended emotions.

The 2 walked out of the museum and stepped into the automotive to go to the restaurant that Xie Shuo had booked.

—

Within the examine of the Xie residence.

“Vice Deputy Zhang did have non-public correspondence with two different corporations throughout negotiations of the Ju growth cooperation, however there was no concrete proof.”

Zhong Fu stood within the room and reported his findings.

Xie Shuo leaned towards the couch. His gaze was chilly, and his lengthy and slender fingers twitched. “Proceed to research him and his funds. Do it in secret; don’t let him know but.”

Zhong Fu nodded.

“Additionally, present me all the initiatives that he handles sooner or later. If I’m not there, give it to the chairman.”

After talking, Xie Shuo abruptly requested, “What time is it?”

Zhong Fu glanced at his watch and mentioned, “5 twenty.”

Xie Shuo stood and mentioned, “That’ll be all for now. Name my spouse and ask in the event that they’ve left the artwork exhibition.”

Zhong Fu rapidly dialed a cellphone name to ask earlier than turning round to say, “Madam mentioned that they’re already are on the way in which to the restaurant.”

Xie Shuo had simply taken a step after standing up when flashes of sunshine appeared circling earlier than his eyes. His head started to harm, and his physique swayed, nearly inflicting him to fall.

Zhong Fu hurried over to assist him. “President Xie?”

Xie Shuo stood agency with Zhong Fu’s assist, and he pressed his hand towards his head.

Ever since getting back from the honeymoon, the flashing had not returned. He thought that the 2 incidences of flashes at Qianyue Mountain had been simply accidents and was not anticipating it to occur right this moment.

“Would you want me to name the physician for you?” Zhong Fu requested worriedly.

A number of moments later, Xie Shuo felt higher, however his imaginative and prescient went utterly darkish once more. He let go of Zhong Fu’s arm and mentioned calmly, “No, let’s go.”

Zhong Fu might solely assist him on their method out.

—-

The times in fall and winter had been brief. By the point they arrived on the restaurant, it was twilight, and the road lights had been on.

Earlier than discovering a restaurant, Xie Shuo requested about Xia Jin’s tastes and preferences. In the long run, he selected a Chinese language restaurant with gentle dishes.

The restaurant was elegant and had conventional aesthetics. The chef was on the nationwide degree.

Two minutes after Ye An and Xia Jin entered, they noticed Xie Shuo are available in. Ye An stood as much as go assist him. She smiled, saying, “Darling.”

It was uncommon for Xie Shuo to have any expression aside from a chilly one. He requested gently, “Have you ever been ready?”

Ye An held his arm and replied sweetly, “No, we simply bought right here.”

Xie Shuo’s assistant adopted them and stepped ahead to handed a gently packaged present field to Xia Jin. He spoke courteously of their approximate course, “You got here very quickly, so please forgive me for my hasty preparations. I’m sorry if something has inconvenienced you.”

He gifted a portray within the afternoon and gave one other present within the night. Even when Xia Jin didn’t like him, she couldn’t say something.

Ye An slid her hand down to understand his palm. She intertwined their fingers and requested coquettishly, “What about me? There’s no current for me?”

Xie Shuo smiled cooperatively, “I’ll take you out one other day, and you’ll select no matter you need. ”

The lighting contained in the room was mushy and heat, and it solid a faint glow round his eyebrows, including a touch of fondness. Even his detached tone held a hint of emotion that she had by no means heard earlier than.

Ye An nearly believed his actions to be true and shook her head to rid herself of the fantasy. 

Fortuitously, she was in a position to come again to her senses. She helped Xie Shuo sit down and mentioned sweetly, “That’s what I like to listen to.”

Xia Jin watched the 2 of them displaying affection, and her phrases had been caught in her throat, making her unable to do something.

Though they had been placing on a present, Ye An didn’t dare go overboard in case it was too exaggerated. She let go of Xie Shuo and smiled at Xia Jin. “Mother, what do you need to eat? Order something you need.”

Xia Jin’s expression softened, and he or she responded with a lightweight, “En.”

Listening to her affirming response, Ye An breathed a sigh of aid and eventually felt like her process had been considerably achieved.

The mushy lighting accompanied their peaceable meal.

After dinner, the three of them walked out of the room collectively. Ye An requested, “Mother, the place do you need to go go to tomorrow?”

Xia Jin mentioned, “There’s no want; I’m planning on going again tomorrow.”

Ye An was shocked. “Why so quickly?”

Xia Jin checked out her. Ye An’s truthful pores and skin was dewy, her eyes had been clear, and he or she didn’t appear to have suffered a lot since getting married.  

“I hurried over right here and didn’t inform anybody that I used to be coming. The home is messy, so I’ve to return and clear.” Xia Jin glanced at Xie Shuo once more and mentioned, compromising, “I’ll come to go to once I’m free.”

Ye An might solely reply, “Then I’ll ship you off tomorrow.”

—

After sending Xia Jin again to the lodge, Ye An and Xie Shuo returned to the Xie residence.

Due to the autumn chill and the post-rain mist, Ye An shivered after getting off the automotive and subconsciously hugged Xie Shuo’s arm tightly. She solely felt a bit hotter after getting into the home.

Xie Shuo touched the uncovered a part of her arm and requested, “Why didn’t you put on extra garments if it was chilly?”

Ye An leaned into him and mentioned, “How else would I put on this gown?”

The 2 of them hadn’t appeared to exit their appearing stupor and walked up the steps intimately.

After they entered the bed room, Ye An let go, checked out Xie Shuo, and mentioned with a smile, “You probably did so nicely tonight!”

He wore formal garments tonight with a white gown shirt and a black swimsuit jacket. He was good-looking, calm, and mild when talking tonight. He actually appeared like the right husband.

Xie Shuo ignored her teasing and took off his jacket earlier than sitting down on the couch. He unbuttoned the highest button of his neckline together with his slender fingers. His actions had been languid and relaxed.

He recalled one thing and abruptly mentioned, “Assist me name Professor Cen tomorrow and schedule an appointment with him. Inform him I’m doing a check-up.”

Ye An was confused since this was his first time asking for a health care provider’s appointment. Was he lastly warming as much as the concept of constant to pursue therapy?

“What’s fallacious? Are you not feeling nicely?”

Xie Shuo raised his hand to prop up his brow. He responded with a low “En.”

Ye An sat down beside him and remembered that he had left the home early within the morning. “Did you bear in mind to take your drugs?”

Xie Shuo put his hand down and mentioned, “Sure.”

“Would you like me to rub your temples?”

Xie Shuo didn’t refuse her and laid down.

His head lay in her lap, and he closed his eyes upon smelling her acquainted scent. He progressively fell asleep.

Ye An massaged his temples for a very long time and eventually stopped when her fingers had been sore.

She appeared down at him, her lengthy lashes fluttering.

The person laid there quietly, and his expression was a lot gentler and calmer than standard. His nostril bridge fashioned the height of his options and solid a faint shadow on his face. 

Ye An was moved by his look and couldn’t assist however stretch her fingertips out to softly stroke the bridge of his nostril.

As quickly as her fingertips touched his nostril, her hand was caught.

Xie Shuo opened his eyes appeared to be considerably drained. He didn’t ask what she was doing and sat up, nonetheless holding her hand.

“What time is your mom leaving tomorrow?”

Ye An straightened her wrinkled gown and mentioned, “If you happen to’re not feeling nicely, then you definately don’t have to return with me tomorrow.”

“I’m high-quality.”

Xie Shuo held her hand and observed how slender and mushy it was. He started to knead it unconsciously.

Ye An was confused: simply say what you need to say; why are you kneading my hand?

Nonetheless, her fingers had been sore and felt higher as they had been being massaged, so she continued to let him do it and remained silent.

—

The subsequent day, Xie Shuo continued to be a mannequin son-in-law and accompanied Ye An to go to Xia Jin.

Xia Jin had clearly accepted actuality. She appeared calm and was not as agitated as when she first arrived. Earlier than she left, she nagged Ye An to let her know if ever wanted to return residence for any cause.

When Xia Jin lastly left, there was a big weight lifted off of Ye An’s shoulders. It most likely would have been higher if she had been to be trustworthy earlier so she wouldn’t have to cover her marriage.

Once they bought residence, Ye An referred to as Cen Qingyan and made an appointment for Xie Shuo to see him once more.

The fixed wind and rain for the previous two days had lastly stopped. The sky appeared as a blue wash, and vivid rays filtered by the home windows and shone brightly inside.